Transportation Design Engineer in Training (EIT 1)

State of West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of West Virginia seeks an entry-level Transportation Engineer-in-Training I to work under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the Inhouse Design Section. You will contribute to civil and transportation projects from survey through final design using OpenRoads/OpenBridge Designer and other engineering programs.

No prior experience is required. A ABET-accredited degree and EIT certification are preferred; degree verification is required before employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, engineering technology, or related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Certification as Engineer Intern – also known as an Engineer in Training (EIT) by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers of West Virginia. Please attach certification for verification.
• Note: For the training/education, the qualifying degree must be verified before the employee may be considered for employment. Please attach a degree transcript or diploma to the application.
• This is the entry-level classification in this series. No prior experience is required.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform beginning-level civil and transportation engineering work under supervision.
• Assist with project scoping, peer plan reviews, assembling PS&E packages for construction, and conducting site visit review meetings during project development.
• Work with other Divisions, Districts, and consultants in development of construction and right-of-way plans from initial survey through final design stages using OpenRoads/OpenBridge Designer and other engineering programs.
• Ensure compliance with design directives, AASHTO standards, environmental documents, and FHWA reviews to deliver accurate and timely plans.
• Participate in reviewing and coordinating with external agencies as required.

Skills

Travel flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (ABET-accredited)

Engineer Intern (EIT) certification

Tools

OpenRoads/OpenBridge Designer

Job description

The State of West Virginia seeks an entry-level Transportation Engineer-in-Training I to work under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the Inhouse Design Section. You will contribute to civil and transportation projects from survey through final design using OpenRoads/OpenBridge Designer and other engineering programs.

No prior experience is required. A ABET-accredited degree and EIT certification are preferred; degree verification is required before employment.